WHO ARE WE?
Established in 1992, Hope House served 80,246 (up 5,307 from 2005). The hungry and homeless of the inner-city Utica area have come to rely upon at least one daily meal at Hope House. We
have also provided countless hours of safe haven from the streets for the people who are our guests, many of whom feel that they come to Hope House to be with "Family". In many instances,
we constitue their only stable and caring environment.
(Our Mission)
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Rose White:
Executive Director
Mrs. White came to Hope House in 1994 when Sr. Mary Lourdes Donovan had to leave after a fairly brief tenure (Sr. had been assigned to Hope House during her mother’s final illness so she could live close to her mother). At the time Rev. Hudson asked Mrs. White to step in, she was familiar with Hope House and its operation as she had been involved in this ministry from its inception. Sr. Donovan informed her that Hope House was low on money and that there was precious little food as well. And so it began......... Read more... |
Lynn Herne:
House Manager
Lynn has been with Hope House for over a decade now and it is her responsibility to see that all runs smoothly in regard to the day-to-day operation of our ministry. She is a member (sister) of the Third Order of St. Francis (Episcopal). Thus, she may appropriately be called Sister Lynn and her life is largely devoted to her faith and Hope House is her primary ministry. Read more... |
Barbara Glueck:
Resource Development Manager
What the heck is a Resource Development Manager? Well, in our case, at least, it’s the person who writes our grants, prepares our newsletter, supports our special events (e.g. the Angels of Hope project each holiday season), helps with our pleas for funding and generally works diligently to seek funds to support our work here. Read more... |
Betty Abel-Jellencich:
Assistant House Manager
Betty Abel-Jellencich is our Assistant House Manager. She has responsibility for formulating the monthly volunteer schedules, planning menus, ensuring that cooks have the information and ingredients which they need and making certain that all runs well in the area of meal production. She works directly with Lynn Herne in ordering of food and food service items. Read more... |
Charles Robinson
For many years, almost since our very beginnings, a gentleman who is African American has been quietly in the wings, helping mostly on weekends and in conjunction with his good friend Kay (one of our most dedicated Day Managers). A number of years ago, Charles was a Mother Lavendar Award winner in recognition of his giving spirit. Read more...
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